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Sagra della Pettola di Rutigliano

Rutigliano · Puglia, Italy · Dec 13 – 14 🟡 Partially verified

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The 36th pettola festival of Rutigliano, organized by the Pro Loco, turns the town's streets into a stage for pettole, the fried leavened dough balls of the Puglian winter, served savoury and sweet with other local specialties and regional wines. The 2026 edition is listed for 13-14 December.

Pettole (savoury and sweet)Local specialtiesRegional wines
DatesDec 13 – 14
Edition36th
OrganizerPro Loco Rutigliano
Food FocusPettole
Nearest airportBari Karol Wojtyla (BRI)
GPS40.9927, 17.0069
Nearest provincial capitalBari · ~23 km · approx 0.4h drive
Nearest region capitalBari · ~23 km · approx 0.4h drive
Typical weather in DecemberCold, rain more frequent — 10-13°C.
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Sources:
https://sagreautentiche.it/sagre/sagra-della-pettola-rutigliano/
https://essentialitaly.co.uk/blog/rutigliano-celebrates-its-winter-pastry-pettola-in-upcoming-festival